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American singer and actress (1963–2012)

For the album, see Whitney Houston (album).

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, and film producer.

Known as "the Voice",^[1] she is one of the most awarded performers^[2] and one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of more than 220 million records worldwide.^[3][4] Her crossover appeal on the popular music charts influenced the breaking down of gender and racial barriers in popular culture.^[5][6] Known for her vocal delivery and live performances,^[7] Houston was ranked second by Rolling Stone on their 2023 list of the "200 Greatest Singers of All Time".^[8] Her life and career have been the subject of multiple documentaries and television specials.

Houston began singing at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, as a child and became a background vocali